Historical Events
Film Release
"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore, is released
Steven Spielberg
Drew Barrymore
- Israel and Syria stop fighting in Lebanon
Boxing Title Fight
Larry Holmes TKOs Gerry Cooney in 13 for heavyweight boxing title
Larry Holmes
Papal Visit
Pope John Paul II visits Argentina
John Paul II
Famous Birthdays
- Diana Taurasi, American basketball player (Phoenix Mercury), born in Glendale, California
- Eldar Rønning, Norwegian cross-country skier, born in Levanger, Norway
- Joey Graham, American basketball player (Toronto Raptors), born in Wilmington, Delaware
- Johnny Candido, American professional wrestler, born in Spring Lake, New Jersey
- Stephen Graham, American basketball player, born in Wilmington, Delaware